To Our Individual Investors

I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for your continuing support.

The Sony Financial Group (Sony FG) evolved from the life insurance business that one of our Sony founders, Akio Morita, established in 1979. Sony Life, the operator of the founding business, is committed to customer-oriented services provided by our Lifeplanner sales specialists, insurance professionals hired to meet our strict requirements and uniquely trained for the job. With the advent of online financial services Sony FG branched out into the direct non-life insurance and online banking businesses. Now encompassing areas like nursing care and venture capital, Sony FG continues to expand its operations.

Sony Financial Group Inc. is scheduled for listing on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on September 29 this year following a partial spin-off from Sony Group Corporation. The listing will increase our financial flexibility while helping us rise to the challenge of accelerating investment for growth and creating new businesses and financial services, with continued and even enhanced ties with the Sony Group through branding and technology.

Thank you very much again for your continuing support.